mối
[moj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) termite
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mối làm hỏng cả cái tủ gỗ rồi.Termites have ruined the whole wooden cabinet.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Mối means termite, not woodlouse. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) common house gecko (Hemidactylus frenatus)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) knot; end (of entangled thread or string)
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(classifier) Used for romantic relationships or a sentiment of hatred
Register: informal
Examples
mối tìnha love affair
mối thùhatred; feud
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mối” mean?
(noun) termite
Is “mối” formal or informal?
mối is generally informal.